Dear Student,

We hope that you are enjoying your summer, and that you’re looking forward to the start of your experience at Brown University this fall. We are excited to announce that the New Student Housing Application is now available for you to complete. The information you provide will allow us to match you with others with similar responses as part of our housing placement process. The deadline to complete the application is Saturday, July 1 at 11:59pm EDT. You can access the form using this link. Please read this email in its entirety as it contains pertinent information about our housing process, including move-in and arrival procedures.

Brown’s requirement that you live on campus for a minimum of six semesters reflects the fact that residential college life is a critical component of the Brown educational experience. When you live on campus, you are more likely to participate in student organizations and projects, cultural events and social gatherings, and civic engagement activities. Students who live on campus are also more likely to turn to one another for advice on academic choices, social opportunities and personal issues.

Fall 2023 Arrival Information

The official move-in date for new students is Wednesday, August 30. The option to arrive earlier than that date is limited to University-sponsored programs, such as pre-orientation, student leadership training, and athletics. Unless affiliated with one of our University-sponsored programs, you should plan to arrive on August 30. More information on Fall 2023 arrival will be provided on our website later this summer.

Housing Application

In the application, you will be able to indicate answers to the Lifestyle Questionnaire which will inform your housing assignment. You will also be able to indicate the interest to be placed in one of our special interest communities and provided with information related to the disability-related accommodation process. 

Please note that once your form is submitted, you cannot make changes to the form.  If you wish to edit your responses, please contact our office.

If you have any questions about your residential experience, please contact our office at res_life@brown.edu

Sincerely,

Amanda Surgens

Director of Residential Operations

Office of Residential Life